{"product_id":"what-is-heresy","title":"What Is Heresy?","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Who What Why | Early Church set publishes November 17, 2026. \u003cbr\u003ePre-order now and your book(s) will ship in November.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Heresy? is an autographed paperback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to purchase the Who What Why Early Church | Biblical Truth series in a bundle? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thinkingkidspress.com\/collections\/books-by-danika-cooley\"\u003eFind them bundled in the books section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho What Why Series | The Early Church\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Early Church was an important time in the history of the Christian Church. It was an active time when biblical truth was taught, defended, and set into creeds that were easy to learn and repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheologians and Bible teachers in Western and Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East wrote about biblical truth. God’s people worked to live out this truth in their day-to-day lives. God used these faithful men to defend important biblical truths that we still teach our children today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeach your kids about the Early Church with fun narrative and important biblical truth through the Who What Why series from Danika Cooley and Christian Focus Publications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2417\/4169\/files\/The_Early_Church_Biblical_Truth_SM.jpg?v=1788558111\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Heresy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNow, the truth is not sugar, and a lie is not salt. But a lie mixed with truth is a lot like a cookie with too much added salt. You see, a cookie baked with false sugar looks good to eat. It may even smell good. But a salty cookie tastes terrible. Eating it may even make you sick.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Is Heresy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2026), page 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this world, there are things that are true, and things that are not true. Christians believe in the true God who truly saves, as he is shown to us in his true Word, the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the very beginning of the church, false teachers began to teach lies about who Jesus is, who God is, the good news of Jesus Christ, and God’s people, the church. Kids will benefit from learning about the truths God teaches us in his Word, and the heresies the Early Church Fathers taught against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Is Heresy? \u003c\/em\u003ewill introduce your kids to four important biblical truths. They will also take a look at twelve early heresies. As they do, they will meet early church heretics--people who taught what was sort of true, mostly false, and outright lies. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Douglas-Bond-Biblical-Truth-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Who What Why Early Church Set Endorsement | Douglas Bond\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003eWho What Why series\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect way to teach your kids, ages 7-11, about the history of our faith!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEarly Church Heresies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kids need to learn to discern the difference between biblical truth and the lies of this world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake a look at a few things your children will learn about heresy and biblical truth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eFour important Christian truths the Bible teaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eWhy the truth matters in the church and in our lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eHow the early church worked to set boundaries for orthodox belief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eTwelve early heresies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy the end of the book, your kids will be prepared to contend for their biblical, Christian faith. They will also be able to articulate the gospel and the central truths of the Christian faith.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Linda-Lacour-Hobar-Heresy-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Heresy Endorsement | Linda Lacour Hobar\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003eWho What Why series\u003c\/a\u003e is fun to read!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeresies of the Early Church | And Four Biblical Truths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003eVIDEO COMING SOON\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kids can learn about biblical doctrine, the early ecumenical church councils that fought for truth, and about the early church heresies that threatened to lead believers astray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a fun and engaging tone, the narrative Christian history book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Is Heresy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e will help your kids learn about Jesus' Incarnation, the Trinity, the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and God's plan for the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Is Heresy? \u003c\/em\u003echapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eChapter One: Remember the Truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eChapter Two: In the Beginning was the Word\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eChapter Three: Jesus is God\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eChapter Four: The One Name\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eChapter Five: Three Persons in One God\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eChapter Six: The Power of God for Salvation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eChapter Seven: The Message Matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eChapter Eight: Meet Together All the More\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eChapter Nine: God's People Forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eTimeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Nathan-Hamilton-Heresy-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Heresy Endorsement | Nathan Hamilton\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour kids will learn important history and theology, too!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn the ancient Roman world, Greek philosophers spent their time thinking about all the things that can be thought about. They imagined there was a force that gave the world order. They called that intelligent force The Word. In a twisted way, those philosophers were right. God did speak--he uttered his Word--and things were created and ordered.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Is Heresy?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Danika Cooley (Christian Focus Publications, 2026), page 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-44800 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/What-Is-Heresy-History-for-Kids-InText.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Heresy | Christian History for Kids\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFabulously illustrated by Martyn Smith, the Who What Why series books are each 95 pages long with 8-9 chapters, perfect for your middle grade (ages 7-12) readers. The fun narrative makes each book an engaging family read aloud, but kids will love, too, that they can read the books on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn fun sidebars, your kids will also learn about the declarations of the Early Ecumenical Councils of the Church:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eWhat Was a Council?\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe Jerusalem Council (c. 48\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe First Council of Nicaea (325)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe First Council of Constantinople (381)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe First Council of Ephesus (431)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe Council of Chalcedon (451)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe Second Council of Constantinople (553)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe Third Council of Constantinople (680-681)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \t\u003cli\u003eGod's Truth for Us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/who-what-why-series-christian-biographies-for-kids\/\"\u003eWhat Is Heresy?\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a fun way for kids to learn about how God used his people stand firm against twelve destructive lies. As they learn about ancient heresies, they will learn four timeless biblical truths.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-44680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Who-What-Why-Series-Ad-Banner-LG6-1024x127.jpg\" alt=\"Who What Why Banner\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: inherit; background-color: transparent; font-size: 21px; color: #06abf7;\"\u003eChristian Biographies for Kids | Christian History for Kids | Theology for Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thinkingkidsblog.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Endorsement-Tauna-Meyer-WWW-Series-SM-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Who What Why Series Endorsement | Tauna Meyer\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.\" - Psalm 16:3, ESV   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #88c110;\"\u003eChristian History Matters for Our Kids.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory matters. Now, more than ever, we see how important it is for our children to know and understand history and the Bible. \u003cstrong\u003eHere's why: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; margin-left: 25px; padding: 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eGod is the sovereign ruler of all things. It's important for our kids to see his hand in the history of nations and in the lives of both peasants and kings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eChristian history is the story of our family history. Our kids get to see how people who love Jesus follow him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eUnderstanding history can help our kids learn historic and biblical theology. They learn what the Bible says and what that means for us. They also see when the study of Scripture has taken important turns that have changed the Church.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: #15b6f8; font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555555; text-align: center; background-color: transparent;\"\u003eReading Christian biographies and history can be a wonderful way for kids to think outside their own time and culture. 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